Iain Thornley

Iain Thornley (born 11 September 1991) is an English rugby league footballer who plays as a and er for the Wakefield Trinity in the RFL Championship.

He previously played for the Wigan Warriors in the Super League, and on loan from Wigan at the South Wales Scorpions in Championship 1, Leigh and Workington Town in the Championship and the Salford Red Devils in the Super League. Thornley has also played for Hull Kingston Rovers and the Catalans Dragons in the top flight.

Between 2009 and 2012 Thornley played rugby union with the Sale Sharks and Leeds Carnegie.

Background
Thornley was born in Wigan, Greater Manchester, England.

Career
Signed to Wigan as a teenager he was selected for the England Academy side but at age 18, he switched codes to Rugby Union to join Sale Sharks. After two seasons Thornley rejoined Wigan on a three-year contract. He played in the 2013 Challenge Cup Final victory over Hull F.C. at Wembley Stadium. He played in the 2013 Super League Grand Final victory over the Warrington Wolves at Old Trafford.

Wigan (re-join)
On 17 November 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Wigan Warriors in the Super League On 28 May 2022, he played for Wigan in their 2022 Challenge Cup Final victory over Huddersfield. In round 11 of the 2023 Super League season, Thornley made his first appearance for Wigan in eleven months and scored two tries for the club in their 14-10 loss against Hull F.C.

Wakefield Trinity
On 25 October 2023, it was confirmed that he would join Wakefield Trinity for the 2024 season on a one-year deal.